Race for the Cure

On May 11th, Miss Meridian, Meg Rowe and Miss Pocatello, Sierra Sandison, participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Boise. The Race for the Cure is the largest 5k series in the world--in Boise, over 12,000 people participated this year!

The race raises money, as well as awareness, to fight breast cancer. It also celebrates breast cancer survivors, and remembers those that have been lost to breast cancer. Sierra said, "It was a lot of fun, and we got our friends and families to dress up in pink -even the boys!"

Sierra ran in honor of Brenda Ulrich, her friends' mom who recently got diagnosed, and is currently fighting breast cancer. "Their family has been through so much recently, and just the thought of adding the breast cancer diagnosis on top of it breaks my heart! They always seem to be smiling through it all, and they are in my prayers everyday. Go Team Brenda!"

Meg ran in celebration of Karen Carpenter, who is on the board of Miss Idaho. "Karen is a 15 year survivor of breast cancer, and one of the strongest people I have ever met. Her strength, determination, and positive spirit never cease to amaze me. She is an incredible role model for young women and a vital and treasured member of the Miss Idaho board." 

Miss America Catalina Tour

Miss America by Catalina Promotional Tour     Miss America and Catalina are pleased to announce the launch of a two-month promotional tour with Miss America and the 2013 Miss America contestants at 96 Walmart locations throughout the country! The promotional tour, titled "On the Road with Miss America" promotes the Miss America by Catalina swimwear collection available exclusively at Walmart and will run through June. The tour kicks-off this Saturday, May 18th with appearances by Miss America 2013  Mallory Hagan at the Westbury and Farmingdale, NY Walmart stores. Click here for a full list of contestants, dates and locations to see if Miss America or a contestant is coming to state near you!     ### Connect with us!

Women's and Children's Alliance Breakfast

Last week Dani Beckstrom, Miss Boise, and Meg Rowe, Miss Meridian, had breakfast at the annual Women's and Children's Alliance breakfast. The purpose of this event is to raise funds and bring awareness to the problem of violence against women and children. One of the statistics quoted is that one in four women will become a victim of violence from a partner.

Last year, the WCA helped over 500 women in Idaho get free from abusive situations. Also in the photo are Marcy Flansburg and Neil Ault from DL Evans Bank, who hosted their table.

Dancing Queens

This past Saturday Miss Gem County, Megan Wilson,  had her at-risk prevention program, Dancing Queens, perform at Youth Appreciation Day in Emmett at Gem Island Sports Complex.

 Megan gave a quick speech about what Dancing Queens is all about. Aside from Polynesian dancing, it is a program comprised of seven lessons. The lessons covered range from peer pressure and self-esteem to  nutrition and others topics geared towards helping young girls avoid becoming involved in risky activities that could hinder her success. They performed a hula to “Hula Girl” and ended with a hip-shaking Tahitian to “Hinakura.”

Book Drive

Recently Miss Pocatello, Sierra Sandison, put together an event to promote literacy. Everything from a day of reading and fun to a book drive in Pocatello.

She partnered up with the Portneuf District Library for April and May. To kick it all off they worked together to have a Dr. Seuss party at the library. Sierra said, "We started by having story time, and I read a few Dr. Seuss books aloud to the kids! Then we let the kids do various activities that were set up all over the library. We had a "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" game, where the kids "fished" for prizes, a craft where they made Dr. Seuss bookmarks, free balloon animals provided by "Totally Twisted Balloon Animals", a snack table, face painting, and then a photo op place with Miss Pocatello, the Cat in the Hat, and Things 1 and 2!"

Everyone that came was asked to bring a book to donate to start off a book drive.They will have donation boxes set up for the next month. Additional drop off locations include Marigold's Event Center, and also Kiwi Loco. Kiwi Loco will give anyone who donates a used book a discount off their frozen yogurt!

If you are starting your spring cleaning and have books to donate, stop by one of the locations listed above.